: You head into the desert and insect-filled canyons to stop the spread of the Hyvid hive.

The game concludes with a showdown against the corrupted forces to ensure the safety of the frontiers, though the ending leaves the door open for continued adventures in the "End Game" Mapworks.

In , the story unfolds a century after the events of the previous game. The Ember Empire is in decline, and Novastraia is once again under threat of invasion. Here is the core narrative of the 2020 ARPG:

: The main antagonists are the Netherim, ancient and malevolent beings who are attempting to invade the world of Novastraia using the power of Ember.

: You fight through goblin-infested woods to secure the town of Trevail Point.

: As a new hero, you are tasked with pushing back the Netherim forces across three distinct acts:

: The plot centers on the "Dark Alchemist's" legacy. You discover that Veressa, a hero from the past, has been corrupted and is leading the Netherim invasion.